The divorce case between accused killer surgeon Michael McKee and his slain ex-wife Monique Tepe took a tragic turn when McKee allegedly gunned down Tepe and her new husband in their Ohio home. The couple had been married in August 2015 and officially divorced in May 2017, but a clerical error mistakenly revived the case just months before the fatal shooting.
The court docket showed a trial date set for September, but it was later confirmed that the revival of the case was a mistake with the docket number and the September date was canceled. McKee and Tepe’s divorce initially seemed civil, with no spousal support ordered and each keeping their own assets and debts. They had no children together, and Tepe went on to marry dentist Spencer Tepe in December 2020.
Despite the seemingly amicable divorce, family members have since spoken out, revealing that McKee had reportedly “tormented” Tepe during their brief marriage. McKee, a vascular surgeon, was charged with the double murder after allegedly sneaking into the Tepes’ Columbus home on December 30 and shooting them dead in their bedroom while their two young children were unharmed in another room.
McKee was arrested over 300 miles away in Rockford, Illinois, more than a week after the murders. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant described the killings as a targeted domestic violence attack, and the gun believed to be used in the murders was found at McKee’s residence. The motive behind the killings remains unknown, and McKee is currently awaiting extradition back to Ohio to face trial.
The tragic events have shocked the community and left many questioning how a seemingly routine divorce case could escalate into such a horrific tragedy. As the investigation continues, the families of the victims seek justice and closure for the senseless loss of their loved ones.
